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January 1991
People v Kaunda (HP 119 of 1990) [1991] ZMHC 3 (23 January 1991)
A DPP may reopen a closed file despite a prior public statement unless reopening would prejudice the accused.
  • Criminal law — murder — abuse of process — reopening prosecution after DPP's public statement — prejudice to accused and public interest — inquest-generated fresh evidence
23 January 1991
Daka v Attorney-General (HP 730 of 1998) [1991] ZMHC 2 (16 January 1991)
A police officer in the respondent's service negligently killed the applicant's son; only life‑expectancy damages awarded.
  • Tort — Negligence by police officer — Duty of care (Anns two-stage test) — Unjustified lethal force — Negligence established — Exemplary damages barred by statute — Loss of society non‑pecuniary — Conventional award for loss of expectation of life
16 January 1991